76 m. ago Ondo govt makes Code of Conduct compliance mandatory for LG officials

"The Ondo State Government places a high premium on institutional strengthening...

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2 h. ago NIWA pledges tougher safety rules, zero tolerance for waterway accidents

NIWA’s new board chairman pledges to enforce tougher safety rules and improve monitoring systems to ensure zero tolerance for waterway accidents in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/niwa-pledges-tougher-safety-rules-zero-tolerance-for-waterway-accidents/

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4 h. ago UPDATED: Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety

FCT High Court upholds Chris Ngige’s EFCC bail but imposes new conditions, including a top civil servant surety, pending his N2.2bn contract fraud trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-retains-ngiges-efcc-bail-demands-top-civil-servant-surety/

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4 h. ago Lai Mohammed says suspending Twitter one of his toughest decisions, gives reasons

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that suspending Twitter in 2021 was one of the most toughest decisions he took while in office, explaining that

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5 h. ago Yuletide: FCT CP orders deployment of over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, others

The FCT Police Command enhances Yuletide security by deploying over 2,000 personnel to worship centres, parks, and major highways for a safe festive season Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-fct-cp-orders-deployment-of-over-2000-personnel-to-worship-centres-others/

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6 h. ago Gov Ododo vows to maximise benefits of new tax reforms, commends Tinubu

He noted that with the new tax reforms there is no longer any chance for leakages and urged them to ensure they collect more value-added tax (VAT) for the state government.

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7 h. ago Kano gov vows to end delays in payment of public servants’ benefits

Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf pledges to end delays in paying public servants’ benefits, disbursing ₦8.26bn to former councillors to restore trust in government. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-vows-to-end-delays-in-payment-of-public-servants-benefits/

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10 h. ago Niger Delta Games: Abia, Imo Intensify Preparation As Delta Hosts Coaches’ Summit

State Liaison Committees for the Niger Delta Games in Abia and Imo have already begun operations prior to their official inauguration on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Delta State held a working session with the 17 sports disciplines to be contested in the second edition of the games, scheduled to take place in Benin, Edo State, from 20 […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu hosts Niger Delta leaders, vows to defeat terrorism, banditry

President Tinubu assures Niger Delta leaders his administration is fighting hard to defeat terrorism and banditry while expanding development in the region Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hosts-niger-delta-leaders-vows-to-defeat-terrorism-banditry/

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10 h. ago Carabao Cup semis: City face Newcastle, Chelsea await Arsenal or Palace

The official draw for the Carabao Cup semis is out. Manchester City will face Newcastle United, while Chelsea awaits the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace winner. Read More: https://punchng.com/carabao-cup-semis-city-face-newcastle-chelsea-await-arsenal-or-palace/

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18 h. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force nine days after their detention, following what Nigerian officials described as intensive diplomatic engagements between Abuja and Ouagadougou. The airmen, comprising pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force, were freed shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign […]

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19 h. ago Reps probe airport, power, port, tax agreements with foreign companies, others

The House of Representatives on Wednesday vowed to investigate all agreements, treaties and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) entered into and signed between Nigeria and other parties.

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23 h. ago Wike reinstates two suspended FCT officials, vows zero tolerance for indiscipline

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reinstates suspended officials Dr. Danlami Hayyo and Mr. Michael Ango, vowing zero tolerance for indiscipline in the FCTA. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-reinstates-two-suspended-fct-officials-vows-zero-tolerance-for-indiscipline/

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24 h. ago Wike Reinstates Education Mandate Secretary, IRS Acting Chairman

Wike has, in recent months, reshuffled several agencies under the FCT administration as part of ongoing reforms. The post Wike Reinstates Education Mandate Secretary, IRS Acting Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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25 h. ago Insecurity: NLC suspends street protest in Sokoto, opts for prayers

The Sokoto NLC has suspended its planned street protest over worsening insecurity. Learn why the union chose special prayers as its response to the crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-nlc-suspends-street-protest-in-sokoto-opts-for-prayers/

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27 h. ago Why We ‘Kicked Against’ Dangote’s Petrol Price Reductions — PETROAN

The clarification comes after the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, slashed petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre on Friday, vowing to enforce a new pump price regime of N739 per litre. The post Why We ‘Kicked Against’ Dangote’s Petrol Price Reductions — PETROAN appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Senate Rejects Motion To Probe Alleged Lapses In FCT Administration

The motion, sponsored by Senator Ireti Kingibe, was presented as a matter of urgent national importance under Orders 41 and 51 of the Senate standing rules. The post Senate Rejects Motion To Probe Alleged Lapses In FCT Administration appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago NDLEA secures Court order to detain vessel, 21 crew members over cocaine shipment

He said the agency will continue to collaborate with local and international partners to ensure zero tolerance...

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29 h. ago “Don’t Try To Reach 2026 W/Cup From Backdoor” – DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over Petition To FIFA

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned Nigeria […] The post “Don’t Try To Reach 2026 W/Cup From Backdoor” – DR Congo Slams Nigeria Over Petition To FIFA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Health unions suspend picketing as FG sets up committee to address demands

Nigeria’s health unions (JOHESU) suspend picketing after the Federal Government set up a committee to address demands from their ongoing strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-unions-suspend-picketing-as-fg-sets-up-committee-to-address-demands/

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